- ATA Spring Nationals 2009 - Las Vegas

On March 11th-14th, we went to the ATA National level tournament in Las Vegas. With over 2000 competitors, it turned out to be a very interesting first event to attend. I met some great people and had fun despite being ill. I won third in XMA adult men, 1st-5th degree black belt and I won second in Weapons adult men 2nd-3rd degree black belt.

The Las Vegas Convention center - just huge!

Me preparing in a quiet corner for Weapons (got second)

We had to wear our uniforms back and forth to the event - through the hotels and everything - if another person says "hiiiiyaaa" to me, they might get kicked!

Mr. Cirone tearing it up for the ATA fit - which he passed with no problem

Me waiting for the XMA comp (got third!)